Friends of the Library of Los Altos is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization of book lovers and community members having a good time raising funds in support of the Los Altos Library collections, facilities and programs.
Learn more about our History and Achievements.
Calling all our Friends!
We need your help! Join other volunteers as we work to support our library! Great opportunity for teens, adults, and seniors. Contact volunteers@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
Community Book Sales
Next Sale: October 1 - 3
Featuring all book categories, holiday books, media, and puzzles
Friday, Oct. 1, 6:30 - 9pm. Members only! Join at the door for $10
Saturday, Oct. 2, 10am - 4pm
Sunday, Oct. 3, 12 - 3pm. $5 bag sale!
Location: Los Altos Youth Center 1 N. San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA 94022
Masks Required
To volunteer for a 3 hour shift: volunteers@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
The Friends Ongoing Sales Shelves and Online Bookshelf
Discover wonderful books at bargain prices in the Los Altos Main Library. New books added every day. Can't find quite what you're looking for? Try our online Bookshelf for even more choices. Order and pay online; pick up your books at the Main Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road, during library business hours (Monday – Saturday, 10am-6pm).
Find us at www.folbookshelf.org
The Friends Amazon Sales
Find our highest value books online through Amazon. See the sidebar to the right (or above) for the link.
How to Donate Used Books
Donations are now being accepted during limited hours and at a new location - the sheds which sit between the History House and the Police Station. We accept books and puzzles in resale condition on Wednesdays from 2 - 4pm and on Saturdays from 10am to noon. Books must be compactly packed into closed boxes.
Donations will not be accepted in the library or at the Friends of the Library portable/trailer. Please wear a mask and maintain 6' social distancing at curbside. For details, click Here or on our Donate tab, above.
For information about how you can volunteer to support our activities contact us at: volunteers@losaltoslibraryfriends.org
Newsletter - June 2021
Read our newsletter - for all the exciting news about the Friends sales, donations and volunteer opportunties.
Annual Report for FY 2020-2021
Last fiscal year, Friends of the Library of Los Altos total income was $110,000 and we contributed $13,000 to fund library programs and activities. The Covid-19 global pandemic and the subsequent library and book sale closures resulted in a significant drop in revenue over 2018-2019. Learn more about our income and expenses by reading the Annual Report.